ピッコマ-人気漫画や話題のコミックが毎日読めるマンガアプリ: manga and light novel reader
ピッコマ-人気漫画や話題のコミックが毎日読めるマンガアプリ is a comics app by Kakao piccoma Corp. that lets readers enjoy manga and light novels, with many chapters free if they wait.
ピッコマ-人気漫画や話題のコミックが毎日読めるマンガアプリ is a manga and light novel app from Kakao piccoma Corp. that is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases, with a catalog that includes exclusive and early-release titles as well as full-color, vertically scrolling SMARTOON content.
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ピッコマ-人気漫画や話題のコミックが毎日読めるマンガアプリ is a comic reading application by Kakao piccoma Corp. that offers a large catalog of manga, manhwa, and light novels with a unique wait-and-read-free model. It is designed for readers who want to access popular titles without immediate cost, leveraging a time-based system where chapters unlock for free after a waiting period. The app also includes exclusive and early-release content, as well as a vertical-scrolling full-color format called SMARTOON, optimized for smartphone screens.
The app provides access to over 60,000 titles that can be read for free if you wait, and it features more than 5,200 exclusive or early-release works. Users can read multiple series simultaneously by waiting 23 hours for the next free chapter. For those who prefer immediate access, there are options to purchase chapters or volumes, with bonus coin incentives for buying on release day or pre-ordering. Additionally, the app offers weekly tickets for binge-reading up to 100 chapters, and daily tickets for free reading without waiting, which are distributed regularly.
Piccoma is suitable for both casual and dedicated manga readers, offering a wide range of genres including romance, fantasy, action, horror, and slice of life. It includes popular licensed titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and Demon Slayer, as well as original works. The app also features personalized recommendations through its 'My Home' section, helping users discover new series based on their preferences. With a content rating of Mature 17+, it is intended for adult audiences. The app is free to download, contains ads, and offers in-app purchases for coins and tickets.
Key features
- Over 60,000 titles available to read for free if you wait
- More than 5,200 exclusive or early-release titles
- SMARTOON: full-color, vertical-scrolling comic format optimized for smartphones
- Daily ¥0+ tickets allow free reading of eligible chapters without waiting
- Weekly Binge-Reading ¥0 tickets: 100 tickets distributed every Monday, up to 30 per title per week
- Volume purchase with bonus coins for same-day release purchases and pre-orders
- Personalized home screen recommendations via 'My Home'
- Regular free campaigns offering multiple volumes or entire series for a limited time
- Events to earn free coins, such as bingo and quizzes
How to install
- Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file (79 MB).
- When Android prompts, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
- Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
- Tap 'Install' on the installation screen.
- Wait for the installation to complete, then open the app.
- Ensure your device runs Android 9 or higher to install and use the app.
Pros
- Large catalog with many popular and exclusive titles
- Free reading model with wait timers, plus daily and weekly free tickets
- SMARTOON format offers a modern reading experience
- Regular campaigns and events to earn free coins
- Personalized recommendations via My Home
- Official service with licensed content
Cons
- Contains ads
- In-app purchases required for immediate access to many chapters
- Mature content rating (17+) may not be suitable for younger audiences
- Some features require waiting or using tickets, which may feel restrictive
- Permissions include access to identity, calendar, photos, and files
Latest changes · 8.7.0
Version 8.6.0 contains only minor fixes. No new features or content additions are mentioned in the update notes. The app continues to offer its standard lineup of manga and novels, along with ongoing campaigns such as free reading promotions and discounts. SMARTOON, the full-color vertical-scrolling comic format, remains available.
Previous versions
| Version | Size | Requires Android | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7.0 | — | 9 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| 7.15.0 | 74 MB | 9 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 8.6.0 | 79 MB | 9 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 8.5.2 | 79 MB | 9 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 7.12.1 | 73 MB | 7.0 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 8.5.1 | 79 MB | 9 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 8.5.0 | 110 MB | 9 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 6.20.1 | 51 MB | 5.0 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 7.2.1 | 57 MB | 6.0 | Jan 14, 2026 |
Piccoma is for manga and light novel enthusiasts who want a broad selection of titles, including exclusive and early releases, and who are willing to either wait for free access or pay for immediate reading. It suits readers who enjoy a mix of popular adaptations and original works, and who prefer a smartphone-optimized reading experience.
To maximize free reading, log in daily to collect ¥0+ tickets and use your weekly Binge-Reading ¥0 tickets on your favorite series. Set up 'My Home' to get personalized recommendations and be aware of limited-time free campaigns for bulk reading.
Permissions
Frequently asked questions
How does the "wait and read for free" system work in this app?
Titles marked as wait-and-read free can be opened at no cost, and once you have read a chapter the next one unlocks free after roughly 23 hours. There is no limit of a single title per day, so you can keep several series going at the same time and read their next chapters for free in parallel. The app lists around 60,000 titles in this free-if-you-wait category, and exclusive or early-release works follow the same rule.
What is SMARTOON and how is it different from regular comics?
SMARTOON is a format offered inside the app that presents stories in full color with vertical scrolling, laid out specifically for phone screens. Instead of page-by-page panels, you scroll smoothly through the artwork, which the app describes as an immersive way to read anytime and anywhere.
What are the ¥0+ tickets and the weekly binge-reading tickets?
The ¥0+ ticket lets you read 13 or more wait-and-read free chapters per day without waiting, and it applies only to works that currently qualify, which rotate over time; you receive tickets simply by opening the app each day. Separately, the weekly binge-reading feature hands out 100 tickets every Monday, with a cap of 30 tickets usable per title per week, so eligible works can be read in large chunks at no charge.
How do the release-day and pre-order coin bonuses work?
When you buy the newest volume of a title on its release day, the app grants bonus coins. You can also pre-order an upcoming volume, and the bonus coins arrive on the day that volume comes out. Magazines, single volumes, and works priced under 200 coins do not qualify, and if you use pre-order for the latest volume you cannot also claim the latest-volume purchase bonus.
What kinds of works and genres can I find in this app?
The library covers shonen, shojo, seinen and josei manga, plus light novels and manga magazines. Genres range from romance, fantasy, action, sports and drama to horror, mystery, slice of life, gag, TL, BL, underworld and underground themes. It also includes many titles that have been adapted into anime or live-action productions, along with a large selection of works that appear only here or arrive early.
Does the app hold limited-time free reading campaigns and events?
Yes. Campaign titles are offered periodically where you can read several volumes, or even a whole series, at no cost for a set period, which differs from the ongoing wait-and-read free titles because the free access is temporary but available all at once. The app also runs events such as read-and-bingo, quizzes and attendance activities where coins can be earned and then spent on paid titles.
Piccoma offers a robust platform for manga readers, standing out with its extensive free-if-you-wait library and exclusive titles. While the wait times and in-app purchases may not appeal to everyone, the variety of content and regular free incentives make it a compelling choice for dedicated fans.
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Updated: Nov 2, 2026
- Version
- 8.7.0
- Requires Android
- 9
- Updated
- Oct 30, 2026
- Installs
- 10M+
- Rating
- ★ 4.44 (260,770)
- Category
- Comics
- Developer
- Kakao piccoma Corp.
- Content rating
- Mature 17+
- Package
- jp.kakao.piccoma
- Free
- ✓ · Contains ads · In-app purchases